Bhutan
From today, we get our nice floral bus with the heater inside which does not let us realise how cold it is getting outside untill we open the windows..
Mr. Rabten our bus driver takes us trough the mountains and rivers carrying us from Phuentsholing to the capital city - Thimphu
On our way we were awe struck with "wow moments" enjoying the beautiful views of cloud kissing mountains, cityRead more
Bhutan
Heute besuchten wir das Kloster Phajoding. Dazu mussten wir aber zuerst 2h den Berg hochwandern, denn das Kloster liegt auf 3600m.ü.M.
Oben angekommen erhielten wir von den jungen Mönche einen Tee und wir konnten uns mit dem Chef des Klosters unterhalten. Die jungen Mönche leben ca. 9 Jahre im Kloster und lernen dort alles Wichtige fürs Leben.
Da es Sonntag war, hatten die Mönche frei undRead more
BhutanBuddhist monastery and fortress, built in 1200s and houses the government: only open to visitors from 17.30-18.30! 😲 (je wordt langzaam en subtiel buiten gewerkt zoals op de festivals, uit respect geen paraplu’s of hoeden toegelaten )
BhutanWe had breakfast at our usual time. Followed by a group of schools children singing a traditional song to welcome the new year and the winter solstice. Craig and I then proceeded to a nice hike up the ridge by the broadcast antenna that led to a temple being renovated and a group of locals playing this traditional outdoor darts. The ridge had spectacular view views of the valley and the Dzong. WeRead more
BhutanIt was bright sunny morning. After breakfast we visited the local Market. Bustling with locals and nomads buying and trading goods. Following the market we went to the momentary down the road where we blessed by the abbot of the temple. We then proceeded to the Fertility temple and saw many stores and structures with phallus painted and even sold as statues. The Fertility temple was built in honorRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Tashi Chho Dzong
